Projects we’ve funded

There is logic in the belief that if you equip children with the skills, knowledge and passion for the natural world, they will become its guardians as they grow up.

The Friends of Raikes Road Burial Ground reconnected people with the wildlife and local stories housed in the burial ground.

The Rossendale Valley's fascinating but little known history of footwear manufacturing is now being shared for the first time with a wide and diverse audience.

The Water Gardens in Hemel Hempstead have been restored to their former glory as one of the country’s most important post-war landscapes.

An HLF Skills for the Future grant enabled the CBA to offer year-long workplace learning bursaries.

The Out of the Shadows project aims to examine the impact of the First World War on colonised countries, including the British West Indies, German and British East Africa, and Nigeria.

YouthLink Scotland worked with five youth groups to celebrate Scotland’s forgotten women and research the achievements of influential women in their communities.

The project offers people experiencing mental health problems, particularly depression and anxiety, the opportunity to connect creatively with heritage.

The Swansea Chinese Community Co-op Centre led a 12-month project to explore the experiences of Chinese immigrants in Swansea and surrounding areas.

Finchingfield Guildhall in Essex was on the Buildings at Risk Register until National Lottery funding helped secure its restoration.

Communities from Portsmouth traced the stories of the sailors from the naval city of Portsmouth lost in the Battle of Jutland.

Brighton’s Royal Pavilion and Museums used HLF funding to save a rare treasure hoard, building a valuable network for local museums in the process.